What is MMSF?
~ An immersive and rigorous two-week summer program of studying and performing for Pianists, String players, Singers, Composers and Conductors
~ Solo, Chamber Music & String Orchestra performances
~ Art songs & Opera scenes
~ Collaborate & perform with world-caliber musicians and members of the NY Philharmonic, Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, Metropolitan Opera and more!
~ Masterclasses and individually tailored studies with award winning and renowned festival artists.
~ Be a 21st century musician and take part in innovating programing featuring premier works
~ Travel and explore the most beautiful Mediterranean town and region
“MMSF gives both faculty and students an array of wealthy and special experience making music. All musicians rehearse and perform at various historic concert venues attended by warmly appreciative audience. The excitement of working with international calibre musicians is more than enough to get inspired learning the music in depth. Everyone leaves the Festival as a more seasoned musician with a big sense of accomplishment and connection. Various languages are used, and not everyone might speak those languages, but the language of music unites us all, not only as musicians but as human beings. This Festival is a testament to this fact. What more can one ask for in midst of world conflict and division than to be part of a project that binds us all!”
“Music and More Summerfest is a beautiful international music festival located in the exquisite town of Trebinje, Bosnia — a great place to experience. What a delight to be part of such a warm and friendly environment, enjoying high-level music-making at its best! My students had an amazing experience at this first-rate festival! Thank you for an amazing artistic experience at the 2023 Music and More Summerfest!”
“When I found the text in daily paper “Politica” at the beginning of July, here in Belgrade, announcing the coming project and idea of Tatjana Rankovich, and while reading it with great excitement I supposed it had to be great and gorgeous, but... I even could not dream that it could be and was soooo impressive! I wish all of you long lasting and success and long lasting Festival days in Trebinje in future! Thanks to all of you once again!”
“Wow, what a wonderful meaningful time in Trebinje. Your commitment and passion for music and people was so very evident. Thank you so very much for creating this venue where all of this was possible!”
“The Music and More Summer Fest was a truly memorable and enriching
festival. Words cannot fully describe the incredible experience we
had. We know you put much thought into planning the festival and
would like to once again express our thanks to you for all that you
have done. What is special about this festival is the faculty-student
collaboration that you conceived. Playing alongside the faculty,
especially in the Vivaldi La Follia and Mendelssohn Octet, was an
unforgettable experience. We have learnt so much and the music-making,
masterclasses and lessons will remain deeply etched in our memories
for a long time.”
A note from the Director:
I am thrilled to announce our Season 6, which will take place August 1-14, 2024 in the beautiful city of Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Everyone says that attending and participating in this festival is a life-changing experience. And this is exactly why we need to keep creating fresh, new, interesting and meaningful programs for years to come.
With so many requests and wishes, the news is out: we have added a new track - Voice! We are super excited to present art songs and opera scenes in collaboration with our pianists, chamber ensembles and SummerFest Camerata - the top festival orchestra. See the About page for more details about the voice program.
A rising star among international festivals, Music & More SummerFest is a unique two-week artistic experience of performance and individually tailored study. My goal as Founder and Director was to establish an intensive, interdisciplinary program that would offer a one-of-a-kind musical experience for all: students, faculty and audience. It’s a complete artistic immersion where our faculty of world-renowned musicians will create deep artistic connections for students through the mastery of their craft and through collaboration, coaching sessions, and co-performing in concerts.
The MMSF is small in size but big in heart; be ready to perform a lot, study a lot, study with different faculty, collaborate with different musicians, work on a variety of assignments, enjoy the sold-out venues, perform for the most appreciative and attentive audience, perform and/or hear a concert in a magical amphitheater, network and meet new friends, swim in the Adriatic and tour Dubrovnik, experience an amazing Mediterranean region and revel in one of the loveliest of all towns, Trebinje - a place that has captured people's hearts and inspired us all to desire more performing arts.
We’ve already had five amazing seasons, and we are now looking forward to presenting a wonderful program with all our students and guests next summer. Looking forward to welcoming you next August in Trebinje!
-Tatjana
